iPhone 6 Plus 5GHz Wi-Fi Antenna Replacement
Follow these instructions to substitute the 5GHz Wi-Fi antenna.
Step 1 | Pentalobe Screws
To prevent a potential fire or explosion hazard from the lithium-ion battery during disassembly, ensure its charge level is reduced to less than 25% beforehand; a fully charged battery poses a significant risk of ignition if damaged.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws measuring 3.6 mm located adjacent to the Lightning connector.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws measuring 3.6 mm located adjacent to the Lightning connector.
Step 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions
To simplify the opening process, the following two steps utilize the Anti-Clamp tool, a custom-designed aid; if you do not have this tool, proceed to the instructions three steps further down.
Refer to the accompanying guide for detailed procedures regarding Anti-Clamp operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they extend across the iPhone's left or right side.
Affix two suction cups, one to the front and one to the rear surface of the iPhone, placing them close to the lower edge, directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
Refer to the accompanying guide for detailed procedures regarding Anti-Clamp operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they extend across the iPhone's left or right side.
Affix two suction cups, one to the front and one to the rear surface of the iPhone, placing them close to the lower edge, directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
Step 3
To secure the arms, advance the blue handle in the direction indicated.
Rotate the handle fully in a clockwise direction, completing a full 360-degree rotation, observing for the initial signs of cup expansion.
Maintain proper alignment between the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently reduce the suction and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, carefully slide a prying tool or opening pick beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow several seconds to elapse and avoid rotating the component beyond a 90-degree increment during tightening, permitting the Anti-Clamp feature and dwell time to ensure proper seating.
Rotate the handle fully in a clockwise direction, completing a full 360-degree rotation, observing for the initial signs of cup expansion.
Maintain proper alignment between the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently reduce the suction and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, carefully slide a prying tool or opening pick beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow several seconds to elapse and avoid rotating the component beyond a 90-degree increment during tightening, permitting the Anti-Clamp feature and dwell time to ensure proper seating.
Step 4 | Front Panel Assembly
Carefully employ a suction cup to raise the front panel.
Securely affix a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure a leakproof connection by firmly applying pressure to the cup against the screen's surface.
To facilitate suction cup attachment when the display has severe cracking, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damaged area; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be used in place of the suction cup. As a last resort, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.
Securely affix a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure a leakproof connection by firmly applying pressure to the cup against the screen's surface.
To facilitate suction cup attachment when the display has severe cracking, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damaged area; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be used in place of the suction cup. As a last resort, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.
Step 5
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup upward, applying gentle force to create a small gap between the front panel and the rear enclosure.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a significantly tighter fit than typical device components.
Carefully separate the rear case from the display assembly by gently levering it away with a plastic opening tool, maintaining upward traction on the display with the suction cup.
To release the front panel assembly from the rear case, carefully disengage the multiple retaining clips, employing both the suction cup and plastic opening tool as needed.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a significantly tighter fit than typical device components.
Carefully separate the rear case from the display assembly by gently levering it away with a plastic opening tool, maintaining upward traction on the display with the suction cup.
To release the front panel assembly from the rear case, carefully disengage the multiple retaining clips, employing both the suction cup and plastic opening tool as needed.
Step 6
To detach the suction cup, depress the plastic projection to break the airtight connection.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
Step 7
Gently pivot the front panel assembly upwards, leveraging the phone's upper edge as a fulcrum to disengage the home button area from the rear case.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in place using a support to prevent it from falling during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
As a temporary measure, an unopened, factory-sealed can of soda or similar beverage can substitute for the display during the repair process.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in place using a support to prevent it from falling during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
As a temporary measure, an unopened, factory-sealed can of soda or similar beverage can substitute for the display during the repair process.
Step 8
The front panel assembly pivots outward, resembling an open book, due to multiple clips situated along its upper edge, which function as a partial hinge.
Ensure the clips located immediately beneath the rear case's upper border are properly positioned before reattaching. Subsequently, move the front panel vertically, advancing it until its superior edge is level with the rear case's top edge.
Ensure the clips located immediately beneath the rear case's upper border are properly positioned before reattaching. Subsequently, move the front panel vertically, advancing it until its superior edge is level with the rear case's top edge.
Step 9
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket by unscrewing the included screws.
A screw with a 2.3 mm diameter is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.1 millimeters, is required.
A screw with a 2.3 mm diameter is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.1 millimeters, is required.
Step 10
Using a precision screwdriver, detach the metal bracket securing the battery connector.
Step 11
Carefully lift the battery connector's retaining clip from the logic board socket using a fingernail or a thin opening tool, ensuring no damage occurs.
To avoid damaging the logic board socket, apply lifting force exclusively to the battery connector; applying force to the socket itself risks complete connector failure.
To avoid damaging the logic board socket, apply lifting force exclusively to the battery connector; applying force to the socket itself risks complete connector failure.
Step 12
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the cable bracket from the front panel assembly by unscrewing the included screws.
Use three screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
Use a 1.5-millimeter screw.
A screw with a diameter of 2.9 millimeters is required.
Inserting screws with a greater length than those specified for the red-marked screw holes risks causing permanent damage to the logic board.
Use three screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
Use a 1.5-millimeter screw.
A screw with a diameter of 2.9 millimeters is required.
Inserting screws with a greater length than those specified for the red-marked screw holes risks causing permanent damage to the logic board.
Step 13
Detach the bracket securing the front panel assembly cable to the logic board.
Step 14
When proceeding with the following four steps, ensure that you lift exclusively on the cable connectors themselves, avoiding any upward force applied to the corresponding sockets located on the logic board.
Carefully maintain support for the front panel and then, using a fingernail or a thin opening tool, separate the front camera and earpiece speaker connector from its socket.
Carefully maintain support for the front panel and then, using a fingernail or a thin opening tool, separate the front camera and earpiece speaker connector from its socket.
Step 15
Carefully detach the connector securing the home button cable.
Step 16
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
- Carefully detach the display data cable connector using a plastic opening tool.
- To avoid a blank screen or white lines after reassembly, ensure the display data cable remains firmly seated on its connector; if a display issue arises upon powering on, reconnect the cable and restart the device by briefly disconnecting and reconnecting the battery connector.
Step 17
Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower case assemblies, ensuring a flush fit before securing with the provided M3 x 6mm screws using a Phillips head screwdriver, and observe the caution regarding potential pinch points.Carefully detach the digitizer cable's connector.
- To avoid potential damage to the digitizer, ensure the connector is secured by applying pressure to its opposing ends rather than the central portion during reconnection. Central pressure may deform the component and compromise digitizer functionality.
Step 18
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.Detach the front panel assembly from the rear case.
Step 19 | 5GHz Wi-Fi Antenna
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 pan head screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4 in-lbs to prevent damage.Detach the antenna bracket from the rear case by unscrewing the screws listed below.
- A Phillips head screw, size #00 and 1.5 millimeters in width.
- A Phillips head screw, size #00 and measuring 2.8 millimeters, is required.
Step 20
Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower chassis halves, then gently press the halves together until they are flush, ensuring no gaps remain and the pins are fully seated.Using tweezers, carefully detach the 5GHz Wi-Fi antenna bracket from the iPhone.
Step 21
Using a plastic tool designed for delicate work, gently lift the 5GHz Wi-Fi antenna connector away from the logic board.
Step 22
Using tweezers, carefully detach the 5GHz Wi-Fi antenna connector by disengaging it from its clip on the logic board.
Step 23
A single adhesive tab secures the two connectors together; separation will likely release both components simultaneously.
Carefully detach the power button cable connector and the audio control cable connector from their designated sockets on the logic board.
Carefully detach the power button cable connector and the audio control cable connector from their designated sockets on the logic board.
Step 24
Detach the 5GHz Wi-Fi antenna from the rear case by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place.
Employ a Phillips screwdriver, size #00, to turn a 2.8-millimeter screw.
Use Phillips head screwdrivers, size #00, to tighten two screws, each measuring 1.6 mm.
Employ a Phillips screwdriver, size #00, to turn a 2.8-millimeter screw.
Use Phillips head screwdrivers, size #00, to tighten two screws, each measuring 1.6 mm.
Step 25
Carefully detach the 5GHz Wi-Fi antenna from the iPhone using tweezers.
Ensure the tiny washer is positioned in the upper-left quadrant of the 5GHz Wi-Fi antenna during reassembly.
Ensure the tiny washer is positioned in the upper-left quadrant of the 5GHz Wi-Fi antenna during reassembly.